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Karnataka govt approves statewide caste census from Sep 22 to Oct 7
The order notes that the Chairman of the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission had earlier written to the government stating the intention to carry out the survey during the above period
 "Karnataka govt approves statewide caste census from Sep 22 to Oct 7")
The US Fed's wrong move: Rate cuts risk fuelling inflation rebound
The Fed's estimate of the neutral rate is wrong. To adequately slow demand, the Fed appears to need the policy rate to be above 4 per cent
 "The US Fed's wrong move: Rate cuts risk fuelling inflation rebound")
Adani group adds ₹66K cr in value amid choppy markets after Sebi relief
Group stocks gain between 0.3% and 12.4%
 "Adani group adds ₹66K cr in value amid choppy markets after Sebi relief")
India backs UNGA move allowing Abbas to address session via video
The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution titled Participation by the State of Palestine' during its 80th session, with 145 nations voting in favour, five against and six abstentions
 "India backs UNGA move allowing Abbas to address session via video")
ITC to continue Nepal investment plans in FMCG and hotels: Sanjiv Puri
ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri said recent turmoil in Nepal will not affect the company's plans in FMCG and hospitality, with Surya Nepal and new hotels continuing expansion
 "ITC to continue Nepal investment plans in FMCG and hotels: Sanjiv Puri")
Tariff turbulence: Mass-market products feel the US tariff pinch
US tariff hikes choke Indian exports; apparel, textiles, auto parts and gems face slowdown as workers in NCR clusters fear job losses
 "Tariff turbulence: Mass-market products feel the US tariff pinch")
UAE firms keen to invest in Indian infra, banking, startups: Piyush Goyal
India has received $24 billion in FDI from the UAE during April 2000 and June 2025
 "UAE firms keen to invest in Indian infra, banking, startups: Piyush Goyal")
India to play key role in EY's push for proprietary AI language models
EY will leverage its global delivery unit in India, home to most of its tech staff, to lead development of proprietary language models for tax, audit and accounting services
 "India to play key role in EY's push for proprietary AI language models")
India records lowest solar-plus-storage tariff at MP Morena project
The bidders included Acme Solar, Adani Renewable, AMPIN Energy, Apraava Energy, CEIGALL India, Dilip Buildcon, Engie, MB Power, NTPC Renewable Energy, Purvah Green, ReNew Solar, Serentica Renewables
 "India records lowest solar-plus-storage tariff at MP Morena project")
Large ships get infrastructure status in boost to maritime industry
Move seen to ease financing woes of India's nascent shipbuilding industry
 "Large ships get infrastructure status in boost to maritime industry")
India's AI will look quite interesting, says BharatGen executives
For us, accessibility is key, says BharatGen execs
 "India's AI will look quite interesting, says BharatGen executives")
Two women show how communities can unite to shape and guide AI's advance
Women tend to be less tolerant of unethical business strategies than men, say studies. Naturally, expressions of ethical dilemmas are relatively subdued in workforces where men outnumber women
 "Two women show how communities can unite to shape and guide AI's advance")
Work halts at MRF's Thiruvottiyur unit as 800 workers go on strike
Around 800 workers at MRF's Thiruvottiyur plant are on an indefinite strike over annual insurance premium payment issues and the hiring of trainees under the NAPS scheme
 "Work halts at MRF's Thiruvottiyur unit as 800 workers go on strike")
Engagement Farmers' Cup 2025: Rethinking cricket ties with Pakistan
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically, and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport
 "Engagement Farmers' Cup 2025: Rethinking cricket ties with Pakistan")
NSAs of India, Canada hold talks; discuss shared concerns, security issues
The talks between the two NSAs came three weeks after India and Canada appointed envoys to each other's capitals
 "NSAs of India, Canada hold talks; discuss shared concerns, security issues")
Delhi court remands Modicare MD Samir Modi to two-day police custody
The Saket district court has remanded Modicare MD Samir Modi to two days of police custody after his arrest in a rape and criminal intimidation case filed earlier this month
 "Delhi court remands Modicare MD Samir Modi to two-day police custody")
Royal Enfield partners with Flipkart to sell 350 cc motorcycle range
Customers opting to purchase their favourite Royal Enfield 350cc motorcycle on Flipkart will also get full GST benefits, applicable from September 22, 2025, the company said
 "Royal Enfield partners with Flipkart to sell 350 cc motorcycle range")
Amit Mitra flags US tariff concerns, outlines Bengal's economic plan
At MCCI's annual general meeting in Kolkata, Amit Mitra voiced concern over US tariffs while highlighting Bengal's growth strategy and central tax devolution issues
 "Amit Mitra flags US tariff concerns, outlines Bengal's economic plan")
Dividends beyond the battlefield: India's defence push boosts tech skills
The biggest payoff of India's emerging military-industrial complex may be for its IT- and electronics-related skillsets
 "Dividends beyond the battlefield: India's defence push boosts tech skills")
Strong growth, improving profitability bode well for Eternal's stock
The Eternal Food Delivery business (EFD) is also seeing improving profitability in the duopoly FD market
 "Strong growth, improving profitability bode well for Eternal's stock")